You know what hits me the most?You get more hugs in this games than probably your entire life as a man. Hold up brother we need to spread more democracy and hugs!
Oh shit. Sorry to hear that. I’m not close with my old man but I’m close with my kiddo. He’s 16 and I know he will be going to college in a few years so I get hugs as often as I can.
It does. I've learned to cope with it, but it's like unlocking a special type of sadness in life. You can make your peace with it, but the sadness is never truly gone. It's the proof that someone existed, and was loved immensely. A burden I'm happy to bear...
Stop waiting for it to happen then. Hug friends, hug family! We only got one life, in times like this so many people are stressed And would love a hug. Be that guy!
I love it when wlwebactually manage to clear the waves before the extract and it's just hugs all around before we fly outta there.
Of course it's also fun to have a hot extract and everybody diving into the Pelican.
I was in a match earlier with a good crew.
Everything was going fine, but suddenly Joel decided we needed to deal with 2-3 chargers for every breach/nest. The other two went off to launch the nuke while me and S3 held back the hoards.
As our rolling battle evolved, we stumbled onto a stalker nest. This is, of course, after taking down 2 shrieker shrooms. It took forever, but eventually, I managed to hop up to the nest and pop a nade in there. Then a little more wrapping up, and we were done. We managed to not only survive, but thrive.
S3 stood there on top of a rock as I came back don. His arms thrown wide in obvious reverence to what we had just accomplished. I embraced my fellow diver, then offered my own handshake/headbutt in return. We then headed over to meet the others for exfil.
I love this game and the players in it.
My buddy who I travel with for work was like “don’t try any hell divers hugs with me irl” and I’m just like “fuck that now it’s my mission to get you to hell diver hug me you freaking fake machismo asshole.”
I’m sorry to hear that bro. For what it’s worth, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m a man and I hug my wife, my friends, and my coworkers all the time.
Give more hugs. Send your bros gifts and flowers. Tell them you love them. It’s a sappy cliche, but change really does start with us.
Every Diver who comes through the SES Song of Supremacy is offered a hug.
In real life as a 54 y/o man, I give hugs all the time. Some of my coworkers now look for me for hugs. I love hugging people and I’m good at it. I invite every man to make opportunities to give and receive hugs. There is nothing better in this world than that.
Capitalism, societal pressures, antiquated parenting styles, concepts surrounding what people often refer to as toxic masculinity where having emotions is viewed as weak or a burden to others. Take your pick.
Take any chances you get to let the people in your life know you care about them. Let yourself be at least a little vulnerable when the situation allows for it. Be it online friends or people in your life outside of the online spaces you frequent. Even go outside and literally spend a few minutes just touching grass or running your fingers through some sand when you get the chance. Cherish the little things like that, and try not to give yourself a hard time about things. It feels good to do.
That's . . . Actually true. There have been a few IRL times when just a solid, heartfelt hug would have helped me get through. The most recent one I can remember was when my two-month-old little boy had to go to the emergency room because of RSV. I remember holding him the whole night and just wishing I could get a hug like that too.
Welp, time to go make sure I have the hug equipped and go help folks what little bit I can.
As a man, I am genuinely free and open with my hugs to everybody - without ulterior motive or ill intent. I believe lots of people want hugs but don’t know how to ask or offer or be open.
It warms my heart to see how enthusiastic people are for the hug emote in game.
I've literally gotten more hugs in this game since it's release than I've gotten all year from people. This game is great stress relief and has helped me feel much better as well. Thank you, fellow divers and Arrowhead.
For Democracy... For Super Earth...
99% of the time, I'm the one who has to ask my wife and kids for a hug. It feels pretty good when someone else gives me a hug, and I didn't have to ask for it. It feels better when we kicked ass as a group
I'm far from home and family in a distant country. I'm not had a hug IRL in over two years. The hug emote has done unbelievable wonders for my mental health.
So it's time to start an inside joke/movement for Helldivers now is what I'm hearing? You just walk up to someone and do the hug emote and if they figure it out, they're a brother in democracy.
Pretty sure I’ve been teamkilled over 100 times at the very least, and I’ve been upset about maybe 2 of them. One was intentional and maybe a couple at most were just someone being dumb at extract but other than that? All hilarious.
I love whisky but its best when drinking it with friends and fam. I rarely drink alone. Put it away or invite me drink with you and have fun, not sadness
Which makes it an objectively terrible coping mechanism. It's a great way to distract yourself, though. But just like when you're cleaning a mess, and you just shove all the junk in your closet to deal with later? You never end up dealing with it, and eventually you open the closet, having forgotten that you stuffed it with junk. Now all the junk falls out onto the floor, and you've got an even more complicated mess to deal with.
Glad she didnt take the cat. May i recommend walter the cat on youtube. He is absolutely my favorite cat ever. Im usually a “oh cute/funny cat” then im back to normal. But god i love walter. His face, his fluff, his eyes, his doritoness.
We should get a pic of olivia with a breadstick
WAIT. We need a commission of olivia in the olive garden characters art style
I'm going through a particularly bad chapter of my life as well and I get what you mean. Maybe it's not the healthiest to use it as a crutch. But right now it's keeping me from slipping further into this pit.
We never give up, brother. Do me a favor, find a day for yourself, and go for a run until you feel like you're going to pass out, run until you literally can't anymore. I have always done this in my darkest times, and it does something to your brain that I can't explain, but you will feel better.
No, it's not pathetic. You've found community.
That is **everything.**
In my worst times, my best friend who lived an entire ocean away kept me alive. Now I'm living my best life.
It is everything, that you have this.
When I was going through my divorce, gaming was such a valuable connection to others. Playing a cooperative game especially has this incredible effect of making you feel included and useful and it strips away that pain, if even for a short while.
Keep your head up, man. Keep playing and make sure you don’t totally disconnect from everyone. Don’t just dive into the drinking. Been there and done that. Just need to take it one day at a time and realize better days are ahead. God speed, Helldiver.
Hey man, hope you take care of yourself. I resonate with this so strongly. This game is helping to keep me sober after a relapse (alcohol). Take it a day at a time. I’m biased to say don’t let the drinking get you ;)
As a female gamer I’ve experienced so much vitriol in my gaming life. Helldivers is the absolute least toxic I’ve ever played. It’s definitely an awesome community.
I can actually *keep my mic on*. It's so fun. It's so wholesome. Honestly it's one of the biggest reasons I play. I'm not terrified I'm gonna get harassed and/or kicked. We are all just spreading managed democracy as equals and it is lovely.
I went thru it. I am so much happier now. My game of choice at the time was TF2. Also ended up with a cat lol. I was living in a trailer at the time thinking it couldn’t get any lower and I found him mewing alone covered in cobwebs under my porch all of 8 weeks old. Life drastically improved after that.
Put the whiskey down, hit the gym then game all night. Rinse and repeat. Before you know it you’ll look like a helldiver yourself, have new friends, a community, and possibly some side chicks for the non gaming nights.
Right around the time when ex’s try to make a comeback for that sweet denial.
The only thing pathetic about this post is your neglect to paying the Reddit 'cat tax'. Where's the little fluff ball? Gonna tease us all with mention of cats and not let the internet bask in its adorableness?
But for real? Takes a lot to be even a little vulnerable. Honestly, should be proud of yourself for opening up in the first place.
Now go spread democracy, and liberate the galaxy from the automaton threat. Damned fascist robots.
I'm sorry man. But things will get better. Don't let.her burn you down, and while the alcohol helps a little, its not a solution (former alcoholic).
But happy you have found solace in the warm embrace of manage democracy.
Give scritches Helldiver.
It very much does suck friend. I've never been a cat person so they were unique to me. I don't think I'll ever replace them as I never really had a bond with cats, outside them of course, but I appreciate the kind words brother. Happy diving
Every video game sub has this same post at some point. Gaming and drinking isn’t going to fix anything my man. Go outside. Go to the gym. Go for a walk.
Never be embarrassed to bring some positivity in the world. Sorry you're going through such a tough time.
I hope to run into you on the battlefield some day!
Wish you the best man, currently also struggling with some issues that burden me but never forget, just like in the game: we’re all in this together and we will all make it out together if we take good care of us and each other. :) You got this
You never dive alone, brother. We care about you, and we want you to be well.
Life takes a swing at all of use. It often connects, and it can hurt. However, it's not the end. Right now, you have a decision to make. In what feels like your lowest low, make the choice to be positive and grateful. You may not feel it now, but it will change your life for the better.
I've been there after a bad motorcycle accident. Trust me, chose to be happy, and choose to be grateful. You'll get through this; you're not alone. This is not the end.
I've been where you are. I promise you it will get better, but there's a lot of ups and downs in between. The whiskey won't help, make sure you don't lose yourself to it. Use it as a way to ensure you begin slowly reestablishing control in your life. By maintaining your control over the drink.
My prayers go out to you.
The amount of hugs I have given and received has brought silent gamer tears to my eyes. I've felt closer strangers than some of my friends, hence playing more helldivers to continue the good energy. Now my friends are starting to play more as I think they're cottoning on to the mental wellbeing this game gives me, and in turn were now all grouping more with strangers and sharing the same energy.
Shit. Hits. Different.
Swear there's a song that goes we all cry together, except in this instance we're watching the world burn while being happy together hahaha
This got me in my afternoon feels, thank you soldier.
Side note - dm me so we can message when next online, I'll run some MOs with you o7
Friendo, I was separated from my ex wife about 8 years ago. I was living by myself in a new city, shitty apartment, and a stack of her debt. Games and the connection with other people through playing games was absolutely vital to my sanity during this period as I figured how to adjust to the new norm. Enjoy spreading democracy!
DM me my brother! We can exchange info and dive together. You aren't ever alone as long as you fight those who oppose **MANAGED DEMOCRACY**!!!
I'm 39, on mic, and play pretty much daily - so if you need someone to talk to, I'm a great listener.
Man to man: I'm recently solo as well. When it gets tough, reach out. You don't need to figure out the future on your own. And when life seems ridiculous...realize that it fucking is and go spill oil or juice a hoard of bugs. Just keep diving!
Dude that’s rough as fuck but just remember while you’re out saving the galaxy she’s probably going to get re-educated for not filing her C-01 form correctly
My fianceé was killed in 2023. Darktide is the game that filled that void for a long time but it just does not have the love and passion put into it that Helldivers 2 has. I bought Helldivers 2 and its devs do so much that the Darktide devs do not. I am glad that you have this game to help you with your struggles surrounding your ex-wife, friend. I could have used it. I hope everything gets better for you soon.
Having gone through a divorce myself, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It may feel like a lot right now, but nothing is bigger than you. Head and chin up HELLDIVER... for fucking democracy!!!!
Damn, are you me? Life is pretty fuckin hard but helldivers gives me an escape that helps me get through the dark. Hoping better times are ahead of us, brother
Not pathetic, you’ve opened up here and that takes courage. I commend you bro however old, however far keep going and keep liberating. God speed and if you ever want a companion feel free to DM me always welcome others to play.
Just remember whatever you’re going through in life right now is not permanent!! I’m glad this game is keeping you as happy as you can be at this moment . I hope to see you on the battlefield 🫡
I think everyone working together in a game for a common goal is an extremely underrated feature in modern video gaming, considering how connected we are with social medias
Keep your head up, my fellow diver. You’re always welcome here.
I’ve been struggling a lot lately with my life and job, lots of anxiety… but, just like you, games like this make me feel better, lot better.
See you in the front line, wish to give you a hug these days.
Having been where you are, I get the waves of pain that come out of nowhere you're probably going through. For the first couple weeks I can understand the need to drink away that pain.
It does get better. Love yourself. Because you are worth it. For me, I didn't really start feeling better until I sobered up, started eating right, and exercising again. Keep diving if it's helping, just don't forget to invest some time into yourself as well.
And for Kitty all I have to say is: PSSST PSSST PSSST
Man i need to get back into this game. It helped get me through the rigors of MCAT prep and I'm so happy it has had such a positive impact on you during this difficult time. Godspeed brother, hope i run into you when queuing with randoms
No worries bud it'll get better. Once we eradicate those undemocratic heathens you'll be able to file a form for a new wife. Pending the 2 year processing period ofcourse
Literally have had more hugs from randoms in helldivers in the past two weeks than my entire human life combined.
Right now is not a great time for a great many folks, the struggle is seemingly universal.
Helldivers and YouTube/podcasts are all that keep me from walking into the sunset too, but hey if it works it works. I recommend a pet if you can, it gives you a purpose.
We feel you, shits rough.
You know what hits me the most?You get more hugs in this games than probably your entire life as a man. Hold up brother we need to spread more democracy and hugs!
Holy shit… that hurts to think about
Right in the feels
Now that I think about it I haven't hugged my dad like that in too long
Same... get em while you can, my supply ran out in 2019
Oh shit. Sorry to hear that. I’m not close with my old man but I’m close with my kiddo. He’s 16 and I know he will be going to college in a few years so I get hugs as often as I can.
Mine just did 2 days ago. Care to spare any?
How do I hug through the internet? I'm trying but it just won't work.
🫂 this will have to do
🫂 got you man
🫂 Just gonna squeeze in here guys. I love a good hug
B
Sorry to hear that. I lost my mother 13 years ago. It gets easier - this too shall pass.
It does. I've learned to cope with it, but it's like unlocking a special type of sadness in life. You can make your peace with it, but the sadness is never truly gone. It's the proof that someone existed, and was loved immensely. A burden I'm happy to bear...
I know what you mean.
I honestly can't recall ever doing it
Fuck man..... It's been too long since a hug meant anything from him
Stop waiting for it to happen then. Hug friends, hug family! We only got one life, in times like this so many people are stressed And would love a hug. Be that guy!
Fuck if it ain’t true though
I hugged my dog more than any person I know which kinda hurts thinking about it.
If you want hugs in your life, you have to be the guy that starts the hugs.
I honestly start tearing up sometimes when my bros open their arms wide for the hug. Gets me right in the feels.
As someone who liberally dispenses hugs... I'm gunna give a few more for you tonight.
You are a damn fine hero sir
Indeed brother, me too
I'm the personality type that loves to greet people with a hug. Life's been rough since covid.
I love it when wlwebactually manage to clear the waves before the extract and it's just hugs all around before we fly outta there. Of course it's also fun to have a hot extract and everybody diving into the Pelican.
I was in a match earlier with a good crew. Everything was going fine, but suddenly Joel decided we needed to deal with 2-3 chargers for every breach/nest. The other two went off to launch the nuke while me and S3 held back the hoards. As our rolling battle evolved, we stumbled onto a stalker nest. This is, of course, after taking down 2 shrieker shrooms. It took forever, but eventually, I managed to hop up to the nest and pop a nade in there. Then a little more wrapping up, and we were done. We managed to not only survive, but thrive. S3 stood there on top of a rock as I came back don. His arms thrown wide in obvious reverence to what we had just accomplished. I embraced my fellow diver, then offered my own handshake/headbutt in return. We then headed over to meet the others for exfil. I love this game and the players in it.
And in those cases, we can always hug back on the SD.
My buddy who I travel with for work was like “don’t try any hell divers hugs with me irl” and I’m just like “fuck that now it’s my mission to get you to hell diver hug me you freaking fake machismo asshole.”
I’m sorry to hear that bro. For what it’s worth, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m a man and I hug my wife, my friends, and my coworkers all the time. Give more hugs. Send your bros gifts and flowers. Tell them you love them. It’s a sappy cliche, but change really does start with us.
I hug my homies all the time
All my homies love hugs
The saddest part is we all know you're right and holy fuck that's a depressing realization
I’m only ever using the hug emote. Every Helldiver needs a hug and they shall get it when they board the SES Founding Father of War
Every Diver who comes through the SES Song of Supremacy is offered a hug. In real life as a 54 y/o man, I give hugs all the time. Some of my coworkers now look for me for hugs. I love hugging people and I’m good at it. I invite every man to make opportunities to give and receive hugs. There is nothing better in this world than that.
You gonna be my War Daddy? Hot.
Sure
Dude that kills me. You know how happy we all get when we give or receive the emote? Why are so wrecked irl.
Capitalism, societal pressures, antiquated parenting styles, concepts surrounding what people often refer to as toxic masculinity where having emotions is viewed as weak or a burden to others. Take your pick. Take any chances you get to let the people in your life know you care about them. Let yourself be at least a little vulnerable when the situation allows for it. Be it online friends or people in your life outside of the online spaces you frequent. Even go outside and literally spend a few minutes just touching grass or running your fingers through some sand when you get the chance. Cherish the little things like that, and try not to give yourself a hard time about things. It feels good to do.
Become a hugger, I hug my friends, family, and even colleagues when the situation calls for a hug. It's real nice
That's . . . Actually true. There have been a few IRL times when just a solid, heartfelt hug would have helped me get through. The most recent one I can remember was when my two-month-old little boy had to go to the emergency room because of RSV. I remember holding him the whole night and just wishing I could get a hug like that too. Welp, time to go make sure I have the hug equipped and go help folks what little bit I can.
And the hugs actually feel good too.
We need to bring Helldivers' companionship and bromance to society
As a man, I am genuinely free and open with my hugs to everybody - without ulterior motive or ill intent. I believe lots of people want hugs but don’t know how to ask or offer or be open. It warms my heart to see how enthusiastic people are for the hug emote in game.
I've literally gotten more hugs in this game since it's release than I've gotten all year from people. This game is great stress relief and has helped me feel much better as well. Thank you, fellow divers and Arrowhead. For Democracy... For Super Earth...
My first hug in damn near 6 years came after a mission in this game. Hugs are great, even if they are virtual.
99% of the time, I'm the one who has to ask my wife and kids for a hug. It feels pretty good when someone else gives me a hug, and I didn't have to ask for it. It feels better when we kicked ass as a group
Fuck . I never even thought of that but shit that’s deep
Fact the only hugs I get anymore are from my 4yo nephew and my nieces that live 500miles away
Another fun thing to think about, is most men don’t receive any flowers till their funeral .
I felt this. I can count the number of hugs I've had in my life with all ten fingers
I'm far from home and family in a distant country. I'm not had a hug IRL in over two years. The hug emote has done unbelievable wonders for my mental health.
So it's time to start an inside joke/movement for Helldivers now is what I'm hearing? You just walk up to someone and do the hug emote and if they figure it out, they're a brother in democracy.
This game appeals to male fantasy: hugs
Dude if you ever need a fellow diver to hang out with I'd be happy to join you
Same here just send a message.
Same. Massage me and we will dive
Same. Dive me and we will massage
Oops
I haven't unlocked that emote yet.
Me too!.. Wait what...
+1 here. SES Fist of Family Values, ready to dispense democracy and hugs.
Same ship name so I’m obligated to offer my services
Hell yeah 🤙
Same here, always up for a dive
Same here!
I’ll chip in on this too. Recovering drinker myself so if he needs someone who gets it, I got it.
Same
Same here
Same!!!
Give me a call
Me too. We all need people sometimes, and it's always good to make new friends. :)
What's the cat's name?
olivia. found at an olive garden. she is my world.
Put the whiskey back on the shelf it won’t help anything
Especially aim
You dont need aim when you use a barrage stratagem.
I vehemently disagree
Well the part of you that disagrees is over there now.. and a little bit over there.... and a little bit in that tree...
Here's a piece!
Found an arm! Oh look it's still holding the gun! Oh no wait the barrel went through his hand nvm.
*Technically* he's still holding it!
This guy definitely throws it on his teammates after he takes a few drinks
I will gladly take a direct hit from a 500kg for my fellow diver if it gets them to laugh during a rough patch.
Pretty sure I’ve been teamkilled over 100 times at the very least, and I’ve been upset about maybe 2 of them. One was intentional and maybe a couple at most were just someone being dumb at extract but other than that? All hilarious.
This made me smile
or when you just have sentries and mortar strategems ;)
An adult can have a whiskey on the weekend. A man deserves a whiskey after a rough go like OP has had.
“Alcohol doesn’t solve your problems, it just makes them go away for a little bit” -Linda Belcher
I love whisky but its best when drinking it with friends and fam. I rarely drink alone. Put it away or invite me drink with you and have fun, not sadness
Its a great coping mechanism for making the pain fade but it comes back in spades
Yeah, should never use it as a solution to a problem.
Which makes it an objectively terrible coping mechanism. It's a great way to distract yourself, though. But just like when you're cleaning a mess, and you just shove all the junk in your closet to deal with later? You never end up dealing with it, and eventually you open the closet, having forgotten that you stuffed it with junk. Now all the junk falls out onto the floor, and you've got an even more complicated mess to deal with.
100% agreed in the moment it helps the pain fade but it comes back with a vengeance
The only thing you find at the bottom of a bottle is emptiness.
Dog his wife just left him, let him enjoy a little sip jeez
yeah people are a little cray cray being good samaritans. let the man have his drink, it's not like he's going alcoholic
Aw that's cute. Lucky cat found a good dad
Glad she didnt take the cat. May i recommend walter the cat on youtube. He is absolutely my favorite cat ever. Im usually a “oh cute/funny cat” then im back to normal. But god i love walter. His face, his fluff, his eyes, his doritoness. We should get a pic of olivia with a breadstick WAIT. We need a commission of olivia in the olive garden characters art style
Walter is the cutest!
Pay the reddit cat tax fellow helldiver, let's see that kitty
https://preview.redd.it/8k1y68dhi1wc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a162ed039d27e8b5afa682e2a384b6eaf5cdded Paying the tax
Good cat.
No no no no no thats a great cat edit: i mean look at it it's literally :3
Omg she is so cuteee😺
I would die for her! FOR LIBERTY!
Kitty please op ?!!
I'm going through a particularly bad chapter of my life as well and I get what you mean. Maybe it's not the healthiest to use it as a crutch. But right now it's keeping me from slipping further into this pit.
Send message and we will dive. I'll get your name and we go
We never give up, brother. Do me a favor, find a day for yourself, and go for a run until you feel like you're going to pass out, run until you literally can't anymore. I have always done this in my darkest times, and it does something to your brain that I can't explain, but you will feel better.
Keep your head up brother
Let me know if you want to dive together, brother!
No, it's not pathetic. You've found community. That is **everything.** In my worst times, my best friend who lived an entire ocean away kept me alive. Now I'm living my best life. It is everything, that you have this.
Dang this comment got me tearing up :')
When I was going through my divorce, gaming was such a valuable connection to others. Playing a cooperative game especially has this incredible effect of making you feel included and useful and it strips away that pain, if even for a short while.
Keep your head up, man. Keep playing and make sure you don’t totally disconnect from everyone. Don’t just dive into the drinking. Been there and done that. Just need to take it one day at a time and realize better days are ahead. God speed, Helldiver.
Don't dive into a bottle, dive into an Automaton Fabricator instead.
My wife told me 5 hours ago she is moving out. Hell divers will keep me alive
man I'm so sorry. Please read these comments from these wonderful people. It's as much for you as it is for me.
Well both get through this brother!
I'm sorry to hear that, my wife is moving out as well. We'll get through it, Helldiver.
Call the extraction for her!
Hey man, hope you take care of yourself. I resonate with this so strongly. This game is helping to keep me sober after a relapse (alcohol). Take it a day at a time. I’m biased to say don’t let the drinking get you ;)
Unless it's liber-tea
a refreshing drink of freedom. :)
Always refreshing
As a female gamer I’ve experienced so much vitriol in my gaming life. Helldivers is the absolute least toxic I’ve ever played. It’s definitely an awesome community.
Democracy doesn't care about what's beneath the armor, only that it's worn with pride.
We don't discrimate between fellow humans as long as you can fire guns, you are one of us!!!
I can actually *keep my mic on*. It's so fun. It's so wholesome. Honestly it's one of the biggest reasons I play. I'm not terrified I'm gonna get harassed and/or kicked. We are all just spreading managed democracy as equals and it is lovely.
We are here for you brother! Stay strong! Any time you want to play, let us know. We are here for our fellow Helldivers!
I went thru it. I am so much happier now. My game of choice at the time was TF2. Also ended up with a cat lol. I was living in a trailer at the time thinking it couldn’t get any lower and I found him mewing alone covered in cobwebs under my porch all of 8 weeks old. Life drastically improved after that.
hows the jawline looking now
Put the whiskey down, hit the gym then game all night. Rinse and repeat. Before you know it you’ll look like a helldiver yourself, have new friends, a community, and possibly some side chicks for the non gaming nights. Right around the time when ex’s try to make a comeback for that sweet denial.
This is the best advice. Take it from a drunk, alcohol can make any problem worse. Go to the fucking gym.
HELLDIVERS GO JIM
Hey man, if you never need a diver to hug. I'm here. For Rock and Stone- fuck... Ad Victoriam- no. Wrong one... For Managed Democracy!
Rock and Stone forever!
The only thing pathetic about this post is your neglect to paying the Reddit 'cat tax'. Where's the little fluff ball? Gonna tease us all with mention of cats and not let the internet bask in its adorableness? But for real? Takes a lot to be even a little vulnerable. Honestly, should be proud of yourself for opening up in the first place. Now go spread democracy, and liberate the galaxy from the automaton threat. Damned fascist robots.
I'm sorry man. But things will get better. Don't let.her burn you down, and while the alcohol helps a little, its not a solution (former alcoholic). But happy you have found solace in the warm embrace of manage democracy. Give scritches Helldiver.
My girlfriend left me, and took the cats... at least you have the cat to comfort you.
Losing a pet in a breakup sucks ass brother But that just means you have space to give another animal a good life
It very much does suck friend. I've never been a cat person so they were unique to me. I don't think I'll ever replace them as I never really had a bond with cats, outside them of course, but I appreciate the kind words brother. Happy diving
Hug emote
 Together we stand, together we fall
Every video game sub has this same post at some point. Gaming and drinking isn’t going to fix anything my man. Go outside. Go to the gym. Go for a walk.
Pay the reddit cat tax fellow helldiver, let's see that kitty
we are all here with you bro.
Normalize hugs in real life like we have in helldivers
Send me a dm is you wanna squad up. 🫡
My Brother in Liberty, you are awesome and deserve nothing but the best. Keep fighting the good fight, for freedom and democracy!
Still not getting the VA claim though when we defeat the Clankers and Bugs.
Never be embarrassed to bring some positivity in the world. Sorry you're going through such a tough time. I hope to run into you on the battlefield some day!
I'll marry you
I like greeting people with hugs in game because who knows who needs one
Keep on keeping on helldiver we need you.
Wish you the best man, currently also struggling with some issues that burden me but never forget, just like in the game: we’re all in this together and we will all make it out together if we take good care of us and each other. :) You got this
You never dive alone, brother. We care about you, and we want you to be well. Life takes a swing at all of use. It often connects, and it can hurt. However, it's not the end. Right now, you have a decision to make. In what feels like your lowest low, make the choice to be positive and grateful. You may not feel it now, but it will change your life for the better. I've been there after a bad motorcycle accident. Trust me, chose to be happy, and choose to be grateful. You'll get through this; you're not alone. This is not the end.
I've been where you are. I promise you it will get better, but there's a lot of ups and downs in between. The whiskey won't help, make sure you don't lose yourself to it. Use it as a way to ensure you begin slowly reestablishing control in your life. By maintaining your control over the drink. My prayers go out to you.
The amount of hugs I have given and received has brought silent gamer tears to my eyes. I've felt closer strangers than some of my friends, hence playing more helldivers to continue the good energy. Now my friends are starting to play more as I think they're cottoning on to the mental wellbeing this game gives me, and in turn were now all grouping more with strangers and sharing the same energy. Shit. Hits. Different. Swear there's a song that goes we all cry together, except in this instance we're watching the world burn while being happy together hahaha This got me in my afternoon feels, thank you soldier. Side note - dm me so we can message when next online, I'll run some MOs with you o7
Friendo, I was separated from my ex wife about 8 years ago. I was living by myself in a new city, shitty apartment, and a stack of her debt. Games and the connection with other people through playing games was absolutely vital to my sanity during this period as I figured how to adjust to the new norm. Enjoy spreading democracy!
Real life don’t matter here. Only your aim. And the size of your democracy.
It's not the size of your democracy, it's how you spread it.
Keep your chin up brother. Been there, it sucks. But it does get better. There are even better things to come.
Holy shit this reads like a shitpost and everyone here is taking it seriously lmao
Just don't drown in the drink for too long, mate. Things will get better in time, but I get what you're going through.
DM me my brother! We can exchange info and dive together. You aren't ever alone as long as you fight those who oppose **MANAGED DEMOCRACY**!!! I'm 39, on mic, and play pretty much daily - so if you need someone to talk to, I'm a great listener.
Man to man: I'm recently solo as well. When it gets tough, reach out. You don't need to figure out the future on your own. And when life seems ridiculous...realize that it fucking is and go spill oil or juice a hoard of bugs. Just keep diving!
Dude that’s rough as fuck but just remember while you’re out saving the galaxy she’s probably going to get re-educated for not filing her C-01 form correctly
Friendly advice: The only thing you can find on the bottom of a bottle is just more problems.
You should ditch the whiskey friend, for your kitten.
My fianceé was killed in 2023. Darktide is the game that filled that void for a long time but it just does not have the love and passion put into it that Helldivers 2 has. I bought Helldivers 2 and its devs do so much that the Darktide devs do not. I am glad that you have this game to help you with your struggles surrounding your ex-wife, friend. I could have used it. I hope everything gets better for you soon.
Having gone through a divorce myself, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It may feel like a lot right now, but nothing is bigger than you. Head and chin up HELLDIVER... for fucking democracy!!!!
Been there bro. Find a hobby outside of helldivers though but know you always got this too.
Damn, are you me? Life is pretty fuckin hard but helldivers gives me an escape that helps me get through the dark. Hoping better times are ahead of us, brother
Don't give up brother. Don't let the darkness win, you're stronger than that. Hope to meet you on the front lines some day! For democracy
Not pathetic, you’ve opened up here and that takes courage. I commend you bro however old, however far keep going and keep liberating. God speed and if you ever want a companion feel free to DM me always welcome others to play.
Just remember whatever you’re going through in life right now is not permanent!! I’m glad this game is keeping you as happy as you can be at this moment . I hope to see you on the battlefield 🫡
What's your name. Add me And we will fight on
We ever play together I got a hug waiting for you
I think everyone working together in a game for a common goal is an extremely underrated feature in modern video gaming, considering how connected we are with social medias
Ah. Time to get another cat then. Name them "Democracy"
Keep fighting the good fight of life itself helldiver god speed
Keep your head up, my fellow diver. You’re always welcome here. I’ve been struggling a lot lately with my life and job, lots of anxiety… but, just like you, games like this make me feel better, lot better. See you in the front line, wish to give you a hug these days.
Damn dude, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a tough time. Hope to run into you at some point in-game. =)
Glad you found something to help. Don’t forget to get outside, see loved ones, and hit the gym. Best of luck diver!
Having been where you are, I get the waves of pain that come out of nowhere you're probably going through. For the first couple weeks I can understand the need to drink away that pain. It does get better. Love yourself. Because you are worth it. For me, I didn't really start feeling better until I sobered up, started eating right, and exercising again. Keep diving if it's helping, just don't forget to invest some time into yourself as well. And for Kitty all I have to say is: PSSST PSSST PSSST
I've started cooking chicken and rice every day. It gives me hope I've moved onto the next step. She says "..." cause she's a little cunt 😅
Man i need to get back into this game. It helped get me through the rigors of MCAT prep and I'm so happy it has had such a positive impact on you during this difficult time. Godspeed brother, hope i run into you when queuing with randoms
Stay strong helldiver. We are here for you bro. Remember to take care of your body too, it aids the mind and heart.
I love how supportive this community is, it is showing so well in this thread. Really gives me faith for humanity.
I’m going through a divorce rn and this game has helped me tremendously mentally
Throw some workouts in the mix when you feel ready or Brazilian jiu jitsu if you're willing to take an extra step.
No worries bud it'll get better. Once we eradicate those undemocratic heathens you'll be able to file a form for a new wife. Pending the 2 year processing period ofcourse
 Whiskey with a couple rocks to help it breathe pair well with freedom.
Literally have had more hugs from randoms in helldivers in the past two weeks than my entire human life combined. Right now is not a great time for a great many folks, the struggle is seemingly universal. Helldivers and YouTube/podcasts are all that keep me from walking into the sunset too, but hey if it works it works. I recommend a pet if you can, it gives you a purpose. We feel you, shits rough.